In the June 16 episode of Days of our Lives, Marlena and Kate finally had an honest conversation. They had been at odds over what Kate did to Johnny as well as her lying to Roman about it. Now that the truth came out, the two women had a significant moment that was very un-soap-like.
Key Takeaways
- Kate finally owned her actions.
- Marlena’s response was surprising.
- Their friendship took a turn.
Taking A Different Approach
Finally, Kate (Lauren Koslow) took responsibility for her actions regarding setting up Johnny (Carson Boatman). Granted, it took a major push from Xander (Paul Telfer), but she still came clean with Roman (Josh Taylor), putting her marriage in jeopardy.
Despite facing the music, Kate was still coming across as hostile at first. It’s her go-to move after all. Kate’s instinct is to fight rather than take responsibility for her actions.
This time around, though, Kate did what she is not known for. Kate owned what she did while having a much-needed talk with Marlena (Deidre Hall). The moment changed the story that DAYS fans were prepared to see play out.
Instead of having Marlena and Kate attack each other, the hit Peacock soap went in a different direction. DAYS seems to be entering a new phase in Kate and Marlena’s friendship, which has been growing since they “died” with Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) back in 2023.
Something shifted between the three women after that experience. DAYS doesn’t really mention it, but they just showed the impact it had on Marlena and Kate.
Having Marlena be angry at Kate because Kate set up Johnny (Carson Boatman), while also believing she was sorry for her actions, proved their relationship had changed. Kate’s admission that she was wrong showed that her friendship with Marlena is important to her.
It’s a whole new era for the two women who have been at odds for decades. They are bonded, and that bond matters to both of them, even if its not talked about.
We must say we are happy the show went in this direction rather than the fighting, as it was a refreshing change of pace.
